Mitchell County Public Health Announces Walk-In Back-to-School Vaccination Clinics

As the first day of school approaches, Mitchell County Public Health is reminding parents and guardians to make sure their children's immunizations are up to date. To make it easier for families to meet Iowa's school vaccination requirements, Mitchell County Public Health will host walk-in vaccination clinics throughout August—no appointment necessary.

Students entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade, and 12th Grade are required to have specific vaccinations before attending school. These immunizations help protect not only individual students but also classmates, teachers, and the community from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Walk-In Clinic Dates & Times

• Wednesday, August 5
• Wednesday, August 12
• Wednesday, August 19

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location:
Mitchell County Public Health
415 Pleasant Street
Osage, IA 50461

No appointment is needed. Families are encouraged to bring their child's insurance card and immunization records, if available.

Vaccination Requirements by Grade

Kindergarten
Students entering Kindergarten must meet Iowa's required childhood immunization schedule, including:

• DTaP
• Polio
• MMR
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella (Chickenpox)

7th Grade
Students entering 7th grade are required to receive:

• Tdap Booster
• Meningococcal (ACWY) Vaccine

12th Grade
Students entering 12th grade are required to receive:

• Meningococcal (ACWY) Vaccine (unless exempt under Iowa law)

Our staff will review each student's immunization record and administer any required or recommended vaccines during the clinic visit.

Don't Wait Until the Last Minute

Vaccination appointments often fill quickly as the school year approaches. Taking advantage of our walk-in clinics can help ensure your child is ready for the first day of school without the stress of scheduling an appointment.

For questions about school immunization requirements or the upcoming clinics, please contact Mitchell County Public Health at 641-832-3500 or visit www.mcpublichealth.com.

Posted August 5, 2026